1.1 Sin as Disobedience to God: Defining sin as any act of disobedience or rebellion against God and His commandments. 1 John 3:4
1.2 Sin as Falling Short of God's Glory: Recognizing that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
1.3 The Consequences of Sin: Understanding the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
2.1 Confession as Acknowledgment of Sin: Recognizing the importance of acknowledging our sins before God. Psalm 32:5
2.2 Confession as a Step Towards Repentance: Understanding that confession is the first step towards repentance and turning away from sin. Proverbs 28:13
2.3 The Healing Power of Confession: Emphasizing the healing power of confession and prayer. James 5:16
3.1 God's Forgiveness: Assuring that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
3.2 God's Mercy: Highlighting God's abundant mercy towards those who confess their sins. Psalm 103:8-12
3.3 God's Restoration: Understanding that God restores those who confess and turn away from their sins. Joel 2:25
4.1 Confession in Prayer: Guiding on how to confess sins through prayer. Daniel 9:4-19
4.2 Confession to One Another: Encouraging confession of sins to one another and praying for each other for healing. James 5:16
4.3 Living a Life of Continuous Confession: Encouraging a lifestyle of continuous confession and repentance. 1 John 1:8-10